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Pandemic-hit HCM City looks to sustain growth momentum this year Ho Chi Minh City, the biggest economic hub in southern Vietnam, aims to sustain growth momentum in the remaining months of 2021 even when it is battling the worst-ever COVID-19 resurgence which began in late May. Data from the municipal Statistics Office, the city’s Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) grew 5.46 percent year-on-year in the first half of this year. Total retail sales of goods and services reached about 542 trillion VND (23.5 billion USD), up 7.3 percent year-on-year. Budget revenue exceeded 198.56 trillion VND, up 20.7 percent and representing 55.7 percent of the yearly plan. Its Industrial Production Index (IIP) picked up 5.9 percent during the period, with growth seen in all four key industries – food and beverage (1.2 percent), pharmaceutical chemistry (2.6 percent), electronics (15.6 percent), and mechanical engineering (10.7 percent). This year, HCM City sets to achieve … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JULY 25

Transport departments to ensure smooth circulation of essential goods COVID-19 infections near 100,000 as new daily record was broken again New checkpoints to ease congestion entering capital city Hà Nội prepared for multiple scenarios in latest COVID-19 outbreak HCM City, southern provinces tighten enforcement of COVID-19 regulations Bến Thành Market in HCM City devoid of tourists and traders as the city underwent strict social distancing order. — VNA/VNS Photo Thanh Vũ HCM CITY — Starting Monday, residents of HCM City will no longer be allowed to go outside and all activities except medical emergencies or COVID-19 coordination efforts, will be banned from 6pm until 6am the following day. Nguyễn Thành Phong, Chairman of HCM City People’s Committee, announced the latest movement restriction late Sunday as the southern economic centre battles a serious outbreak that still sees no sign of improving after 55 days into a social distancing order and more … [Read more...] about HCM City residents forbidden to go outside between 6pm-6am

A residential area in Hà Nội is isolated after a COVID-19 case was detected. VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — A total of 7,531 COVID-19 cases were detected in Việt Nam on Sunday, according to the Ministry of Health. Of the new infections, 7,525 were community cases and six imported that were quarantined upon arrival. The national tally has now reached 98,465, including 96,287 domestic and 2,178 imported cases. HCM City had the most infections on Sunday with 4,555, followed by Bình Dương Province (1,249 cases), Tây Ninh Province (313), Đồng Nai (253), Tiền Giang (218) and Khánh Hoà (172). Dozens of cases were also detected in other 30 localities including Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu, Phú Yên, Đồng Tháp, Bình Thuận, Cần Thơ, Vĩnh Long, Bến Tre, Trà Vinh, Bình Phước, Kiên Giang, Đà Nẵng, Hà Nội, Đắk Lắk, Quảng Nam, Vĩnh Phúc, Hậu Giang, Sóc Trăng, Ninh Thuận, Bắc Ninh, Bình Định, Gia Lai, Đắk Nông, Nghệ An, Quảng Ngãi, Bạc Liêu, An Giang, Thừa Thiên-Huế, Lâm Đồng, Hà Nam and Thanh Hoá. … [Read more...] about 7,531 new COVID-19 cases recorded on Sunday, national tally nears 100,000

Xiaomi surpassed Apple to become the second largest global smartphone manufacturer in the second quarter of the year. — VNS Photo Xiaomi has become number two in terms of global smartphone shipments, according to market research firm Canalys. It said the Chinese brand surpassed Apple with a 17 per cent share in the second quarter after achieving 83 per cent year-on-year growth. Canalys said Xiaomi is now transforming its business model from challenger to incumbent with initiatives such as channel partner consolidation and more careful management in the open market. Next in its sights is Samsung, the world’s largest vendor, it added. Lei Jun, founder, chairman and CEO of Xiaomi, said becoming the world's No 2 was a key milestone in the company’s history. After five years of growth under extremely difficult conditions, its product capabilities have improved significantly, and it plans to keep strengthening its core capabilities and cement its second place, he said. He … [Read more...] about Xiaomi rises to No 2 in global smartphone market

The new Mondelez Kinh Do Vietnam brand identity. — VNS Photo Mondelez Kinh Do Vietnam has announced its new brand indentity, a strategic move after Mondelēz International acquired Kinh Do in 2015 and made it part of Mondelēz's global family of brands. The launch of the new brand identity is aligned with Kinh Do's values and commitment to accompany Vietnamese consumers throughout their daily lives and during special occasions. “With the dedication to serve and with the deep understanding of consumers’ desires, Mondelez Kinh Do team is very proud to be the leading manufacturer and distributor of quality bakery products in Viet Nam,” said marketing director Simon Crowther, Mondelez Kinh Do Vietnam. As for the new brand identity, Kinh Do is committed to upgrade its packaging, taste, and quality and nutritional value in their products. Among the Kinh Do master brand portfolio, fresh breads and cakes pioneered to offer consumers these wonderful values. In August this year, … [Read more...] about Mondelez Kinh Do Vietnam launches new logo

Many TV programs have been affected by the pandemic and social distancing. Broadcasting schedules have been delayed as production has been suspended to ensure compliance with pandemic prevention regulations. Most game show episodes are broadcast when shooting resumes. This method allows producers and artists to measure television audience’s tastes, but it also creates difficulties. As social distancing has been imposed in the fourth wave, the shooting process has slowed down. As a result, episodes for broadcast are running out. The producer of Running Man Vietnam has announced the delay of the broadcast until mid-September 2021, or two months later than initially planned. The filming of some episodes was done before social distancing. However, in order to observe the HCMC authorities’ directive on social distancing, the production team decided to postpone the shoot. Each scene needs up to 100 participants. There is still no detailed broadcasting schedule for Rap Viet … [Read more...] about TV game shows interrupted by social distancing